Mindtools acquires Kineo to expand global learning and development services

Mindtools, a provider of management and leadership skills development, has acquired Kineo, which delivers workplace learning solutions, from City & Guilds. 

The move brings the two companies together under the ownership of Cambridge Information Group (CIG), and aims to expand their learning solutions to more customers globally.

The acquisition is expected to expand Mindtools and Kineo’s reach, offering a wider range of learning and development (L&D) services to customers in the UK and internationally.

Shabnam Shahani, CEO at Mindtools and Kineo, said: “This is a great opportunity for both businesses and our people, which will enable us to grow internationally, as well as remain at the forefront of innovation in Learning and Development.

“The L&D market is incredibly fast-moving and is continually evolving, both empowered and disrupted by unique technology. 

“This makes it imperative for L&D companies to innovate and grow via the consolidation of complementary capabilities.”

Shahani added: “This acquisition enables both Kineo and Mindtools to leverage our combined L&D expertise to offer compelling workplace performance solutions to address a broader spectrum of customer needs, both domestically and internationally.

“With a combination of Mindtools’ award-winning and evidence-informed learning experiences and Kineo’s technology and services leadership, we can offer complete learning solutions across content, courses, consultancy, platforms, managed services, analytics and thought leadership.”